Flood Watch Issued For Central Idaho Amid Heavy Rain Forecast

Flash flooding due to heavy rainstorms, in addition to snowmelt from the mountains, will affect several counties in central and southwestern Idaho on Wednesday.

Two drastically different weather elements could occur to prompt these Flood Watches for Idaho on Wednesday.

A FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING.
WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
WHERE...A portion of southwest Idaho, including the following areas, Boise Mountains and West Central Mountains. The Wapiti Burn Scar (including a portion of Idaho State Highway 21) is included in this watch.
WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, burn scars, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Heavy rain-producing thunderstorms may impact burn scars.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

"A Flood Watch is issued when conditions are favorable for flooding. It does not mean flooding will occur, but it is possible." (National Weather Service)

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